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Heroes reveal kids cry for help after bus crash
Tradies who pulled schoolchildren from an overturned bus have shared their stories.
Truck driver charged after 7 children seriously injured in collision with school bus
A truck hit back of a school bus carrying 45 students and caused it to overturn.
Australia holidays: Soaking up the Victoria Bathing Trail
Head out of the city and warm up with a hot soak.
'Severely distraught': Parents' grief after 1yo dies of meningococcal disease
Two dads have laid bare their grief after their son's three-day battle with the illness.
Watch: Twist after shocking dashcam of girl being hit
Driver of car that almost hit a young girl says viral footage of the incident saved him.
Australia travel: Walking in a Melbourne winter wonderland
Whatever the weather, there's always something exciting happening in Melbourne.
'I’m paid so much more here': How much more Kiwis earn across the ditch
Kiwis workers could make thousands of dollars more in Australia, new figures show.
High standards match sky-high splendour at The Ritz-Carlton Melbourne
Occupying the top floors of a Melbourne skyscraper, get ready for views aplenty.
Hotel review: Melbourne’s new luxury accommodation Le Meridien
This slick new hotel is at the "Paris End" of Melbourne’s inner-city.
Federal police escort four men off Jetstar flight following abusive behaviour
Federal police were quickly called to the abusive scene.
Jetstar pilot reveals little-known rule about flying
Most passengers would be surprised to know about this strict industry rule.
The Melbourne Grand Prix in 10 numbers
Behind the scenes at the world's most expensive sport.
Melbourne’s best events for 2023
Plan your next trip to Melbourne around these upcoming events.
Whizz around Melbourne on this epic trail
Danielle Murray hops on a bike and tackles Melbourne’s Capital City Trail.
'I'm only human': Rod Stewart cancels huge show amid viral infection
Hundreds of concertgoers have shared their devastation after the announcement.
Mum reveals plane passengers' racist text message on flight from Auckland
The mum was flying from Auckland to Melbourne when she saw the shocking message.
'Now move on': Julian Savea backs 'passionate' brother after suspension
Ardie Savea’s been suspended for this week’s Super Rugby encounter against the Blues.
Hurricanes star suspended over throat-slitting incident
Ardie Savea’s been suspended for this week’s Super Rugby encounter against the Blues.
Savea cited over throat-slitting incident
The Citing Commissioner has since deemed it a red card offense.
'None of us will know': Sam Cane reveals emotional Chiefs return
The Chiefs have been full of surprises to start their campaign.
'He’s threatening to kill him': Ardie Savea facing heat after ugly blow-up
The All Blacks star says what happened was completely out of character.
10 Top family travel spots in NZ and Australia
Impressing your kids doesn’t have to mean jetting off to a distant locale.
Harry Styles hits stage in Melbourne wearing $7 Bunnings hat
Harry Styles’ latest move at his Melbourne concert has lifted him to true blue status.
'She burst into tears': Mystery diner gives Melbourne waitress $10k tip
Man spent $500 on food and drink before adding the incredible tip.
Dad’s five words after finding slain daughter
Parents of a pregnant mother-of-two murdered by her ex face him in court.
Aussie, you're next: Huge weather event set to hit
'Big storm and rain event' to strike entire coast.
The preferential treatment that helped hand Djokovic Aussie Open glory
Even he isn’t denying the fact that several factors played very much in his favour.
Do something different: Kayaking Melbourne at night
It's a whole different view from the water.
Australian Open fan causes social media stir with hot dog act
Social media users cite two 'crimes' in viral video.
Melbourne's already ahead in the events calendar
Make a beeline for Melbourne this year for non-stop fun and entertainment.
'Toxic nightmare': Cardinal Pell's views on Pope's rule revealed
Secret memo, article show view of late cleric whose child sex convictions were overturned.
Pope honours divisive Australian Cardinal George Pell
Pell, whose child sex convictions were overturned, died yesterday.